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When my husband and I set out to find and take pictures of wheelchair accessible waterfalls in every U.S. state, we were excited about the challenge. We gave ourselves no time limit to accomplish our feat; however, we had one mutually agreed upon rule that dictated how long we would stay in any given area. That rule was to never shiver again. Needless to say, adhering to this rule presented a new challenge. The new challenge was to find a waterfall that was actually flowing. Visiting mid-west and eastern states during months that prevented us from shivering are the same months that are hot enough to dry up streams; hence, little or no water flow for waterfalls. The natural scenery and picturesque landscapes warrant a second visit in the early spring right after the snow melts.

Bob and Jan

Bob and Jan
Christmas Eve

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Prayer Shawl

The Prayer Shawl in the picture was hand-made by a group at the Roseburg Methodist Church where Bob is a member and a lay-leader. They chose colors that were as "manly" as possible. I think they chose well. It is so soft.

The explanation for it is, whenever you wrap yourself in this prayer shawl, let it remind you that God's love surrounds you. Let the warmth of God's love bring hope, courage, comfort, strength, and healing. I have it on Bob's bed at Rose Haven.

When we're finished using it, we may keep it or give it to someone else who would appreciate being reminded of God's love. Between you and me, I think we'll keep it on our bed to remind me of God's miracle.

Bob was worked hard in physical therapy today. He slept all day. His belly was filled with biscuits and gravy for breakfast. We had a candlelit lunch together too. The menu was pork, gravy, and potatoes. Bob's pork was ground, and he had mashed potatoes. He fed himself.

A prayer of healing and strength:

Dear God,

Use every event in my life, even my present circumstance, to work within me to bring healing of body, mind, soul, spirit, and relationship. In every way manifest your blessing in and through my life. Amen.

email: jiachini@msn.com
stroke info: http://www.strokeassociation.com/
aneurysm info: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_aneurysm/detail_cerebral_aneurysm.htm
Rose Haven Nursing Center740 NW Hill Pl., Roseburg, OR 97471 Room 128

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